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New Steam Deck plugin means you can customise your Steam Achievement pop-ups to match Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, or…
A new Decky plugin for the Steam Deck allows users to customize their achievement pop-up notifications to mimic those of PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo consoles, or to create entirely unique designs. The creator hand-drew the pixel art and used AI coding tools for development, with the open-source code available on Github.
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GameSpot provides a portal to its latest gaming news, reviews, and deals, covering major platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, and mobile. The site also highlights upcoming games and trending topics, including trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6 and hands-on previews for titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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GameSpot provides a portal to its latest gaming news, reviews, and deals, covering major platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, and mobile. The site also highlights upcoming games and trending topics, including trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6 and hands-on previews for titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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GameSpot provides a portal to its latest gaming news, reviews, and deals, covering major platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, and mobile. The site also highlights upcoming games and trending topics, including trailers for Grand Theft Auto 6 and hands-on previews for titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
PAX West 2026 - Dungeon Lurker: Retro Fantasy for the Modern Age
13AM Games' upcoming retro-modern dungeon crawler, Dungeon Lurker, features a unique narrative centered around a mysterious, undeletable save file from a previous owner. The game combines roguelite hack-and-slash combat with engaging risk/reward mechanics for lost items and a compelling pixel-art style. While an exact release date is unconfirmed, it is anticipated for 2027.
Xbox Has Started Surveying Users About Future Games Being Exclusive – Rumor
Xbox is reportedly surveying users about making future games, excluding Call of Duty, console exclusive to the Xbox ecosystem. Franchises like DOOM, The Elder Scrolls, Minecraft, Diablo, and Fallout were mentioned as potential exclusives. This move aims to gauge player interest in investing in Xbox for exclusive content, with titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution already confirmed as non-timed exclusives.
Xbox Survey About Exclusives Includes A Nuclear Strategy, But Wait Just A Minute
Microsoft's Xbox division is surveying users about potentially making all first-party games, except Call of Duty, console-exclusive to Xbox. This includes potentially removing Minecraft from PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. The survey also polled opinions on making Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Doom, and Diablo console-exclusive.
Aream & Co: Games industry M&A generates $57.8 bn in Q3, including EA's $55bn leveraged buyout
Investment bank Aream & Co reported that the games industry saw 54 M&A transactions totaling $57.8 billion in Q3, including Electronic Arts' $55 billion buyout. Public market revenue increased significantly, while console segment revenue experienced its steepest drop in two years across all platforms.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – Everything To Know
This article provides an overview of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, detailing what players can expect from the upcoming title. It covers information relevant to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, and mobile platforms.
The EU Is Coming For Gaming’s Most Manipulative Monetization Tactics
European consumer protection authorities are taking action against 10 video game companies, including Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft, for employing "dark patterns" and manipulative monetization tactics. These practices, such as selling in-game currency in fixed bundles that force overspending and obscuring real-world costs, are accused of putting minors and vulnerable individuals at risk of gaming addiction. Some games like Fortnite are beginning to offer exact currency purchases, but many still rely on exploitative bundle deals.
Naughty Dog "exists to sell Sony hardware," former Last of Us and Uncharted dev says, so it doesn't have to be as "profit-driven as other companies"
A former Naughty Dog VFX artist suggests the studio exists primarily to sell PlayStation hardware, allowing it to focus on high-quality single-player games rather than being purely profit-driven. This strategy contrasts with the industry trend towards live-service titles, with Sony leveraging exclusive first-party games to boost console sales.
Skriv en medlemsrecension i oktober och vinn en tusenlapp
FZ is holding a "Member Reviews" contest throughout October, where members can win a 1,000 kronor gift card for Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo by submitting their game reviews. The winning review will be chosen by FZ's editorial team and Atilaa based on how well it captures the feel of playing the game, regardless of the game's release date. A guide is available for new reviewers, and a wishlist thread can provide inspiration.
It's 24 years since Xbox bought Rare and things have only got worse for everyone
This article analyzes the 24th anniversary of Microsoft's acquisition of Rare, arguing it was an ominous sign for Xbox's current struggles. The piece details Rare's history, its shift from Nintendo exclusivity to Xbox, and the subsequent decline in quality and sales, culminating in its current state under Activision and focus on Sea of Thieves.
Buying COD: MW4 On Xbox Comes With A Special Perk Not Available On Other Console Platforms
Microsoft is incentivizing preorders for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Xbox and PC by offering a $5 digital credit. Additionally, a 10% loyalty discount is available for the $100 Vault Edition on all platforms for players who have previously owned or played qualifying Call of Duty titles.
If You Thought Console Prices Were Too High, Things Could Get Even Worse
The US administration is reportedly considering new tariffs on imported computer chips, which could lead to increased prices for gaming consoles, laptops, and servers. This potential move aims to encourage foreign tech companies to build manufacturing plants within the US. Previous tariffs have impacted console prices, with companies like Sony and Nintendo benefiting from tariff refunds, though these were not passed on to consumers.
"It's been a difficult time for console hardware," says Unity CEO, but costs will come down and console games will continue to thrive: "We'll see that with GTA"
Unity Technologies CEO Matthew Bromberg acknowledges current cost pressures on console hardware, citing RAM shortages and trade wars as temporary factors. He remains optimistic about the future of console gaming, predicting a resurgence of engaging titles and a eventual decrease in hardware costs, with Grand Theft Auto serving as an example of continued console entertainment success.
Sonic’s Cross-Platform Strategy: Becoming All Things to Save Some
Sega's strategic shift towards cross-platform releases, exemplified by Sonic the Hedgehog appearing on Nintendo platforms, marks a significant departure from its past as a hardware developer. This move aims to ensure the franchise's survival and reach a wider audience.
Pokemon Pokopia Ver. 2.0.0 patch notes add Dive and underwater building
Pokemon Pokopia has received its largest post-launch update with version 2.0.0, introducing the Dive move for underwater exploration and allowing underwater building. The update also adds new items, emotes, hair colors, and various quality-of-life improvements, alongside bug fixes.
Yet another price rise: AMD will reportedly raise its graphics card and memory prices alongside Nvidia
AMD is reportedly planning to increase prices for its graphics cards and memory units by at least 10%, following a similar move by Nvidia. This decision is attributed to high demand from AI datacenters, a weak consumer graphics card market, and existing inventory issues. The price hikes are expected to impact console gaming as well, potentially leading to higher prices for future console generations.
Snabbkollen: Föredrar du soffspel eller online-CO-OP?
A poll reveals player preferences for gaming together, with 54% favoring both local and online co-op. 35% prefer playing on the same couch, while 12% opt for online multiplayer.